Where to next for Goldenballs?

AUSTRALIA

Central Coast Mariners

''We're the community club of the A-League and while David has a worldwide brand, part of his success has been that he's a down-to-earth guy who is very family conscious. That's what our club is about and David would be a perfect fit for us, which is why we're going to make a very strong bid.''

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''If we were to be approached, we would go through the normal process that we do with everyone that's put across our table, which is assessing them by our football department, assessment by the board from a financial perspective. We've had no approaches at all and we don't speculate on those things until they come across our table.''

- Wanderers executive chairman Lyall Gorman

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''We as a club would be mad not to seriously consider David Beckham. Perth is a great city and is up there with every city in the world in attracting anyone to come visit. He's got young kids as well, and it's close to Asia … Perth offers lots to people in relation to coming here, not just about if the money is right.''

- Glory CEO Paul Kelly

Melbourne Heart

''I can't put a percentage term on it but what I can say is that it's certainly real, we're putting forward an offer, it's compelling and the opportunity is here for him to come here. That is absolutely legitimate.''

- Heart CEO Scott Munn

Adelaide Heart

''Once David Beckham ends his season with LA Galaxy the race is on. We don't want to cause any dramas for him or his club right now, we respect the position he is in, but we're serious at getting one of the world's best-known footballers to Adelaide United. We are positioning ourselves to give us the best possible chance.''

- Adelaide chairman, Greg Griffin

Wellington Phoenix

''If there's some interest from the Beckham camp, the FFA will work with the clubs where the best fit will be. We haven't ruled out going after any player anywhere. What we have ruled out is bringing in a marquee for the sake of it.''

- Phoenix GM David Dome

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Celtic

''I asked my man David about Celtic and he was like, 'Yeah, teams don't come much bigger'. I would try and sign him up for a season but he is pretty happy over here. LA is home for him and his family now - but I would have to at least make that offer to my boy. We have lunch when we can, so next time, you know, I am going to speak to him about it. Never say never.''

- American rapper Snoop Dogg, who is considering a bid to buy the Scottish giants

Paris Saint-Germain

Tipped as a potential suitor for David Beckham after being taken over by the Qatari royal family, Paris Saint-Germain has long had its eyes on Beckham and might now get their chance. A deal fell through last season at the final hurdle and talks are sure to take place again about a move to the French capital.

Shanghai Shenhua

After landing two of the biggest stars now playing in Chinese football, Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka, it's impossible to rule out their owners bidding at football's most iconic name. The Beckham ''brand'' could be explosive in China, where he would easily be among the league's top players. The British press has tipped Shanghai as a big chance.

Russia

Cashed-up Russian clubs are nothing new but never have they landed a player with the pulling power of Beckham. Dagestan billionaire Suleyman Kerimov has already lured Guus Hiddink and Samuel Eto'o to FC Anzhi Makhachkala and would most likely be able to offer the highest wages of any potential suitor.

England

Having trained with Tottenham only last season, Spurs loom to be the most obvious option in his home country. He was also a youth player there and signing with the club would allow Beckham to end his career in his own city. He has never played professionally in London.

Italy

A loan stint with AC Milan saw Beckham quickly embraced by that club's fans and there's little doubt he and his family would welcome a move back to the San Siro. The Italian league has always been kinder to older players, with many playing until they reach 40, even at top clubs.

Elsewhere?

Beckham was linked strongly with a move to Brazil last year but it is thought their clubs would be something of a long shot this time around, even if they keep getting mentioned. A move to the Middle East would be profitable for the family but is unlikely to do much for his marketing image, which remains paramount to his overall value.